Reply #66: It CAN be.

[Lurking Dem]

It is often used as cover for anti-Semites to make themselves sound more reasonable.

The word "Zionism" has been bastardized to now include "Israeli expansionism". When one uses the term anti-Zionist to mean they are against Israeli expansionism, one is not being anti-Semitic.

If one uses the term anti-Zionism to mean the Jews have no right to a homeland, then one may be an anti-Semite depending on context.

Confusion stems from people not articulating what they mean. It's like using safe words in S&m. I've always wondered why say "purple alligator" when "you have reached my limit" would do or "the suspension cuff is cutting off my circulation" would provide more crucial information.